H.R. 4626 - Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act

House Rules Committee: Legislation

Published February 24th, 2026

Detected February 26th, 2026

Summary

The US House of Representatives considered H.R. 4626, the Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act, on February 24, 2026. The Rules Committee reported the bill with modifications, and floor action included debate on amendments related to consumer impact and central bank digital currencies.

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What changed

The US House of Representatives took floor action on H.R. 4626, the Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act, on February 24, 2026. The Rules Committee had previously reported the bill on February 23, 2026, with modifications. The floor action involved agreeing to a rule (H. Res. 1075) that established a closed rule for debate, waiving points of order, and considering an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Amendments submitted included one prohibiting the Federal Reserve from studying or issuing a central bank digital currency and another requiring certification that the bill does not negatively impact consumers.

This represents a significant step in the legislative process for H.R. 4626. While the bill has passed the House, its ultimate enactment into law depends on further legislative action in the Senate and potential presidential approval. Regulated entities, particularly manufacturers and those involved in financial technology, should monitor the progress of this bill and its potential impact on appliance standards and financial regulations. The submitted amendments indicate potential areas of contention and future policy direction.

What to do next

Monitor legislative progress of H.R. 4626
Review potential impacts of the bill on appliance manufacturing and consumer protection
Assess implications of amendments related to central bank digital currencies

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H.R. 4626 - Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act

H.R.

4626 - Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act

Hearing Information

Meeting Announcement

Monday, February 23, 2026 - 4:00pm
H-313, The Capitol View Announcement »

Video

Rules Committee Hearing H.R. 4626, H.R. 4758

Bill Text

Text of H.R. 4626 PDF XML

(as reported)

Rules Committee Print 119-20 PDF

Showing the text of H.R. 4626, as reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, with modifications

H. Rept. 119-470 PDF

Report from the Committee on Energy and Commerce to accompany H.R. 4626

Hearing Documents

Rule PDF

H. Res. 1075 PDF XML

H. Rept. 119-515 PDF

Rule Information

COMMITTEE ACTION:
REPORTED BY A RECORD VOTE of 6-3 on February 23, 2026.

FLOOR ACTION ON H. RES. 1075:
Agreed to by a record vote of 208 - 18 7, after agreeing to the previous question by a record vote of 208-189, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

MANAGERS: Griffith/McGovern

1. Closed rule for H.R. 4626.

2. Waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.

3. Provides that, in lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-20 shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read.

4. Waives all points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended.

5. Provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce or their respective designees.

6. Provides one motion to recommit.

Closed rule for H.R. 4758.
Waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.
Provides that the bill shall be considered as read.
Waives all points of order against provisions in the bill.
Provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce or their respective designees.
Provides one motion to recommit.

Amendments (click each header to sort table ▲ ▼ by that column)

| # | Version # | Sponsor(s) | Party | Summary | Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Version 1 | Cloud (TX), Moore (AL), Biggs (AZ) | Republican | Prohibits the Federal Reserve from studying, developing, or issuing a central bank digital currency. | Submitted |
| 2 | Version 1 | Castor (FL) | Democrat | Requires that Secretary certifies that the bill does not negatively impact consumers. | Submitted |
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Committee Votes

Rules Committee Record Vote No. 258

Motion by Mr. McGovern to make in order amendment #2 to H.R. 4626 and amendment #2 to H.R. 4758, both offered by Representative Castor, which would require the Secretary of Energy certify that these bills would not increase energy costs for American households.

Majority Members Vote Minority Members Vote Mrs. Fischbach Nay Mr. Norman No Vote Mr. Roy No Vote Mrs. Houchin Nay Mr. Langworthy No Vote Mr. Austin Scott Nay Mr. Griffith Nay Mr. Jack Nay Ms. Foxx Nay Mr. McGovern Yea Ms. Scanlon No Vote Mr. Neguse Yea Ms. Leger Fernández Yea

Rules Committee Record Vote No. 259

Motion by Mr. Griffith to report the rule. Adopted 6-3.

Majority Members Vote Minority Members Vote Mrs. Fischbach Yea Mr. Norman No Vote Mr. Roy No Vote Mrs. Houchin Yea Mr. Langworthy No Vote Mr. Austin Scott Yea Mr. Griffith Yea Mr. Jack Yea Ms. Foxx Yea Mr. McGovern Nay Ms. Scanlon No Vote Mr. Neguse Nay Ms. Leger Fernández Nay